Macklemore "THE TOWN" Official Music Video

[@Joey-we6cd]

Ten years later and i still listen to this song when I miss high school, those friendships, and the simplicity. Playing sports growing up, carefree… life was amazing. Thank you Mac

[@anton_xv]

word.

[@plantman5545]

I feel this so much this morning. RIP Young Me

[@rawmilkactivis3025]

I feel this.

[@sabinaerenbekkelund9948]

RESPECT🤟

[@jaredkurtenbach4693]

k I am crying :'(

[@samcole6466]

I'm not from Seattle. I'm not even from the States. But this gives me feels bro. Deep feels.

[@GamerCJ-wi1sk]

Check. Out. My. Channel

[@Jaragoko]

Neither am I bro

[@kevinwhite2260]

Yeah me too I'm Canadian too

[@break3step807]

right, me too

[@Curtis.Carpenter]

Sam Cole ditto, VANCOUVERITES HOLLA

[@kattr.4951]

Macklemore deserves a medal for breaking stereotypes and showing that most of what passes for music nowadays is just bad morals to a nice beat. He raps about living not killing yourself slowly through drugs, sex, and violence. Go Macklemore, keep it up.

[@josejauregui2450]

Tbh My brain isn't developed enough to actually get the Figurative languages used in the song but I like his music. Props to Macklemore

[@123Gravina]

Akiyo Pringle late reply but you do relise thrift shop is all about kid's being brainwashed into spending ridiculous amounts of money and clothes just for the label

[@colin924]

i would say he just deserves more recognition

[@matthewlathlean3614]

And then Gemini came along... 😢

[@mrpresidentgetdown]

Katt R. Where did he go through

[@arturomartinez920]

One of his most underrated songs ever, he is truly the goat, 10 years later

[@dylankerr5514]

Absolute trooop

[@RIFTX_RL]

I just found this song like last week, then relistened to it. Thinking it must have been a year or two ago.. But no 10! Just wow man..

[@namegoeshere-tw7xm]

These kids know nothing's about Seattle. Haha. Been on Macklemore before he blew up. Chumps.

[@filipposignore8355]

@Azahr Malik you’re an ignorant person

[@coreyanderson7505]

One of my favorite songs from him but Eminem is the 🐐

[@ALBBproductions]

"Looking over the city's the only thing that keeps me calm, scattered thoughts jotted down by this pen in my palm. It's like my city stands still the world looks on, if I could only capture it's beauty and put it in a song." This song has the most beautiful lyrics! Makes me proud to be from WA!

[@Captanuki]

+Ashley Smith Same. Washington is home.

[@wasAgoodyear-xd7gy]

+Captain Fox I was born in Yakima and it's kinda scrappy but I was partially raised in Seattle and Tacoma but Seattle and Tacoma felt like home Washington is home

[@IvanPatriki]

yes

[@recoil2952]

Ashley Smith agreed!

[@calebflegel5429]

Spokane pride! Washington pride!

[@JaketheSaint316]

been listening to macklemore for 6 years love his stuff but the oldies he has are pure gold, its hard to bump to his new shit when these songs are still fire and I can't get enough of this

[@SQIRLDARKKON]

+Eireee His new songs are fire

[@JaketheSaint316]

+SQIRLDARKKON yeah I've heard some still think his old stuff is better tbh

[@planetearth4823]

+Eireee Sup bro I have also been listening to Seattle hip hop since I was a kid. So much so that I actually have started making my own music with my own unique messages. If you have the time, you should check out some of my songs, "Time" in particular, and give me feedback. I hope you like it. My mission is to continue real hip hop, which is the intellectual movement. Thanks again brother. Peace.

[@CaitlynDweiri]

His music has changed as he grew, his war with drugs now isn't nearly as harsh as it was for him 6 years ago, yah know?

[@jamieshoff3519]

7 years old already, and the old macklemore. damn.

[@jillianj27]

9 years

[@AndersMcA]

"Skyline is etched in my veins and you can never put that out no matter how hard it rains." Oh how I love this line, oh how I live this line.

[@colombomofo]

😍🥰🥰🥰🥰😍🤩🥰

[@yournewwaifu5003]

Damn, Macklemore... Why does your music have to hurt my heart so much with nostalgia? :(

[@Ps3Gamer55555]

+Felix Dean same here but its a bit of a good hurt when im feelin sad i sometimes listen to macklemore and he helps me with his music :)

[@SuperJustFire]

+Felix Dean because it IS who and what we are. This is my generation. God bless!

[@Jayeden06]

I feel the same way, man! Nostalgia hits me every time I listen to this song.

[@kevinbrook7437]

Jayden Llamas mack hurts all the people who listen to him too many damn emotions

[@elliot7110]

Because it talks about the past?

[@miyavixer]

Love my city. SO many talented people have risen from this city. So much respect for Macklemore and his music. He is our new anthem.

[@davidkrowa4153]

which city would that be ?

[@MrXxHalloweenxX]

Dupa Krowa Seattle.....

[@treydavila8468]

I Love Seattle!! The Northwest Is Beautiful,

[@miyavixer]

Trey Davila Me too! I used to hate it here when I was a kid, then i grew up and realized it beauty. Especially in Seattle. Seattle at night is breathtaking.

[@treydavila8468]

I live 3 hours away from there, but I went a few months ago to stay for a night and didn't wanna come back home lol, I love the vibe, people and the whole city

[@BlopPeRzz]

It's so great to watch artists go from underground to mainstream, everytime I listen to their older songs I feel nostalgic.

[@Nelly34e]

What's sad is all the Macklemore haters who listened to Thrift Shop and decided he was corny have never heard this song, or a song like Otherside Remix. He's so damn good.

[@pzitzelman9445]

Yeah but they also listen to penis song, American, and we danced, and a few others. No hate though I bought the heist when it first came out

[@ChaosPhoenix11]

+tom thomas He makes ridiculous songs AND serious shit--and most of the ridiculous shit has some real great messages to them. He's one of the most clever rappers of all time.

[@pizzapizza2225]

Otherside remix is honestly one of the best rap songs I've ever heard. Just how it paces and make you feel

[@empirestateofminddd]

+Nelson Espe totally agree

[@BrooklynKing22]

tbh.

[@CapeAndCodProduction]

Thank you Geo, Sabz, Jake One, NoMads, and many more Tacoma/Seattle rappers who brought this Mack to the world. Miss you early the 08/10 Mack. Happy you made it but bring it back to the Seattle hip hop

[@sbboy805]

Geo and sabz.. I have known Seattle rappers for 15 years and miss them. Unique flow and chill vibe

[@cxwhitt3097]

Can't beat the early iterations of most all Seattle hip hop artists. Early Blue Scholars, Macklemore, Grieves, Knowmads, Sol... the list goes on. All these guys made some of the best music that I will always cherish returning to.

[@sebastianmonzon6285]

Thank you brother, it's been years since I have heard anyone bring up sol, blue scholars, knowmads. Brought up all the memories and a tear to my eye, life goes by so fast.

[@sissyfletcher]

...there is no other thing that I know than being born and raised here in the Pacific Northwest... my parents, us children, my children and all grandchildren from here... his, Macklemore's music puts a feeling to this mystical place I call home.

[@shannoncross6376]

Yup!!! I love this video. Born and Raised in the 206! 🥰

[@lovelion4530]

All the people hating on this don't get it. This is about his home. I am growing up in Seattle now and I am very proud of him. He has never forgotten us. All the haters need to think about how he dose not forget his home and works it into his music. How many other rappers do that? Personally I think he is an amazing rapper that dose not just rap about random stuff.

[@jwood8769]

A lot of rappers actually rap about their hometown, lol he’s really not different from that aspect

[@sbboy805]

I live on the east coast but this paints an image of how beautiful Seattle is.

[@colombomofo]

Who in the world could hate on this? This song is amazing.

[@Rxmzyiz]

I love growing up in seattle metro ❤️❤️

[@SeattleShinobisociety]

😂😂 we will always love and respect ben... sincerely- the town

[@hunnybunny4973]

I just found this guy recently. How could I been missing all this music? It's like the best I've ever heard. I love this shit. I think I'm stuck on a binge for a while.

[@alicederrow1117]

I too recently just cam across his music! Been listening ever since!

[@TroySwezey]

Wait till you also discover the incredible talent he surrounds himself with. Jess Glynne (These Days) or Eric Nally (Downtown) are just a couple of examples.

[@laronda10]

Check out irish celebration an underrated song of his

[@guy3436]

While overseas, I always listen to this song when I start to miss home. I was born and raised Ballard. It'll always be home.

[@sadoregonfan7271]

This song still makes me realize how proud I am to live in the Northwest. A real special place

[@recoil2952]

When I was 19 I moved to Alaska. I ended up meeting a dude by the name of Jeremy Brooker from Tacoma, WA. He gave me a job and a place to sleep in 35 below Zero in Fairbanks, AK. He was closer then my own bothers. He showed me Mack, Blue Scholars, Talksick, Rock Cnady and many more. Honestly some of the most iunfluental music Ive ever heard in my life. And quite possible one of the most amazing Communities in America. The Pacific Northwest is something by itself. Nothing compares. The Music, the Food, the People.... Jeremy Died in 2012 from Brain Cancer at the age of 31. He passed 12 days before my birthday on January 12th. He left behind 5 Kids, 4 sons and a Daughter. I never got to say good bye to Him or go to his funeral. I'll see him soon. And when I do Im gonna give him a big hug and slap on the back. Turn on some music and tip back a Corona with a lime. Miss you bro. ---- Justin

[@jaydenwebb9354]

i live in Tacoma WA lol btw rip

[@0beyFaith]

I'm proud to say Seattle is my city.

[@ppowerful6]

I wish the sonics shared that with you :(

[@tommysatterleevlog]

I recently visited Seattle I honestly hope that is my future home more then anything else. It's beautiful, it's citizens are full of pride, etc. I live in L.A it's pretty trashy here even downtown or the ghetto of Seattle is pretty nice.

[@Elk4theBeast214]

I am proud to say the sane but I recentply moved to texas but as he said I brought the nw spirit with me

[@schnitzel8053]

I'd like to live in Seattle but I've 1 problem ..........the weather its to rainy:(

[@kristyhudson3499]

Gnarly Turtles England is my city

[@mnicole92]

This song gives me goosebumps, I remember when I played his music when I could only find it on KZbin. I went to a concert of his when he played with Blue Scholars. No matter how big he gets, he'll always be from SeaTown. I'm so proud of his music and cry with it haha I remember I'd play Fallin & just cry like a baby, still support him. Cool seein him make it big.

[@mattbagel10]

This is what hip hop is about. Peace unity and love. Glad I found this dope song.

[@FaithStarCraftHD]

That is what hip hop is about for you.

[@mattbagel10]

Boris Hagemans what is hip hop to you my friend? :)

[@FaithStarCraftHD]

Matti Ayele For a part love, but with that comes pain. It's about dealing with my problems and it helps a lot! I think everyone listens to it for it's own reasons and that is why hip hop is so diverse. Have I nice day sir!

[@yekizlon4220]

Matti Ayele Hip hop for me is taking dope.

[@FaithStarCraftHD]

Yekizlon yeah dope is awesome

[@JMcKaySV]

The BEST Macklemore song.

[@Donnie__Darko]

These lyrics hit everyone who hasn't got that one "The Town" for himself.. That hometown, that place called home...

[@whosJackoh]

Macklemore is a rapper. And he is a good rapper.

[@ayushbhalavat7547]

***** He's not a rapper, he's a philosopher.

[@whosJackoh]

agreed

[@zoepowell4203]

Ayush Bhalavat a philosorapper if you would

[@Ekaekto]

Zoe Powell That sounds like a type of dinosaur :D

[@dash0173]

+Ayush Bhalavat A philosopher with rhythm

[@terence73]

i remember when i first moved here to Washington State i knew this was my last stop fell in love with this place

[@Zaron_Gaming]

Terence Washington knew* and welcome to the state it's the best

[@alexanderthegreat2534]

Terence Washington '

[@Rey-zh5zi]

Terence Washington same came from L.A. which was great but no place will ever compare to Seattle I've refused to leave ever since i came here!

[@eggsaladactyl]

You ride too? Brave man haha. Can't wait to move back to my home.

[@Sky-hz6lu]

Terence Washington im moving there in 3 weeks and I gotta say, im going to love living there if this song is in any way represents Washington

[@fabiantimmins2224]

A decade has passed and this masterpiece still features in my daily playlist. This, My Oh My and Wings are etched in my soul for eternity. I love everything he has done with maybe the odd exception but those three tracks sit at the top.

[@cole61]

Those 3 as well are the same for me. 3 of the very few songs that give me a sense of nostalgia that almost creep me out. I try not to overplay them over the last 10 ish years, but either way that feeling I get listening will never fade. It's cool to read your comment and see you feel the same way... does the call of duty days by chance have something to do with it?

[@death9222]

I'm a punker til the day I die but no matter where I am macklemore always brings me home to Seattle. The only rap/hip hop I'll listen to. skyline is etched in my veins you can never put that out no matter how hard it rains!

[@kasianowakkasia]

Macklemore..........I love you guy! -Macklemore's fan forever

[@pepperappleby642]

Katarzyna Nowak yess

[@miarose4687]

+Katarzyna Nowak same

[@Sadamowskie]

+Katarzyna Nowak a pewnie o nim nie słyszałaś przed trift szopem XD ( i guess )

[@kasianowakkasia]

SADAM Nie liczy się kiedy się o nim dowiedziałam,ważne jest czy naprawdę jestem jego fanką,a nie "sezonowcem".

[@anjapopovic1419]

+Katarzyna Nowak macklemores fans are coled sharkface gang or sharkie

[@iuconnecttokyo]

Why does this video only have 20 million? this is my favorite.

[@iuconnecttokyo]

@Miguel Reyna thanks for spreading positivity

[@iuconnecttokyo]

Miguel Reyna i hope you find some help

[@thejungle6232]

@@iuconnecttokyo who’s Miguel?

[@HarryPorpise]

@@thejungle6232 some guy who deleted his comment

[@featsona]

I was the university student sitting in the study room downstairs in the dormitory house when first listened to this song. That music has some kind of nostalgic vibe and every time I listen to this song it takes me right to that place full of new friendships, unforgettable parties, commuting, first loves and breakups, learning what life is about.

[@1JesusFreakz]

No matter where I am in the country, this always makes me miss home. PNW! West Coast = Best Coast. Gosh I miss Seattle...

[@pandahacker789]

The rap is fantastic but let's just take a moment to appreciate how visually stunning this video is

[@dudewat212]

Macklemore's best song.

[@tyler-stracener]

I moved out of state 2 years ago and I think hearing this song again just made me want to move back. I loved my city back then.

[@rcl8464]

Man this city looks so different 10 years later. The changes talked about in this song happened over what, 15-20 years? In half that time, the city has gotten twice as bad for it's would be culture. There are still real gems out there, I love Seattle. I think one day in the future, it'll have a resurgence. But for the time being, it's so hard to find those gems. This video make me sad and happy all at the same time. Sad that it isn't as great as it once was but happy I knew it at it's best before the fall. Love you Seattle! 💙💚💙💚

[@Jake-br5iq]

I'm in the U.S and want you to know that, no matter where your from or what color you are I wish you a happy long lived life and I love you!(:

[@cutiepuff1231]

its crazy knowing we live in the same hometown .

[@magnusmoulton6376]

nancy siha same, im from marysville, and the day before fathers day i was in An'D and his dad gave me some change cause i was short, and the next dad i saw them at starbucks.

[@AndersMcA]

+nancy siha It is. #Go #Seattle

[@ZecaNieto]

seattle

[@Zaron_Gaming]

Just listened to "good old days" and it's amazing to listen to this after. From when he was unknown and a local product for the Seattle greater area and now where he is. I'm so glad he made a few songs for us. Remembering who he represents. Not many Seattle area artists make it and no better man could have

[@simpledj509chromo7]

I'll keep coming back to this song again and again. I grew up in the 206, and I'm not far away now in the 509. Both areas have great rap talents putting out some amazing music. Seattle will always have a special place in my heart.

[@ShinPepsiman]

This song makes me wish I was from seattle lol but Im from New York so its cool

[@EJericjackson]

i wish i had that "my city" thing.... i moved so much i never really ever had roots, even now as an adult i move so much (like across the country) all the time, thats the downside of wanderlust, is you never really have a home

[@EJericjackson]

Jean-Luc Decoster haha yea, makes it a bit hard though "where are you from?" ummmmm, earth? lol.

[@cameronm.511]

+Hyena Media and Productions Thats when you make yourself your home. When you carry your home around with you, every turf is your turf.

[@Husqe2019]

+Cameron M. +Hyena Media and Productions I hope you take this seriously. Dude I just teared up a little bit. As someone who has moved frequently through their whole lives I never thought of it that way. Truth bro.

[@cameronm.511]

+Seth Schwols I could liken it to a turtle. They move around, and to feel safe, all they need to do is retreat into themselves. Just make the people around you your "shell"

[@cheesitz007]

+Cameron M. That can be harmful. From personal experience.

[@indergaming3780]

Macklemore is a philosppher- rapper. He tell us what is good and things from his life. He tell us stories whith his music. I`m goiing on the knees and thanks Mack for his great and heartful songs. Thanks Mack

[@Kerleyyy]

Ladies and Gentlemen, this is where it all started...

[@x33StarZ]

yep, dats what i used to hear before 3 years

[@TheLuke712]

Nope , 2000 is where all started...

[@Kerleyyy]

TheLuke Seriously man, fuck off. Don't be that guy who has to be a fucking know it all. This was his first quality produced music video.

[@TheLuke712]

Kerleyyy Just because i'm right? Did i offended you? No , but you've offended me . Why ? It meant no harm! Sorry for my bad english -.- And the music he made in 2000 is awesome!!

[@Kerleyyy]

TheLuke Alright kid, if you want to get specific, he started writing bars when he was fourteen. Which means it technically all started in 1997. Now fuck off.

[@DeadlyWaters14]

Its crazy seeing Macklemore mainstream now i remmember bumping his music in 2009 and wanting all my friends to listen to him. Now adays everyone knows who he is. NW Represent.

[@angelgyadi8905]

Same hare

[@beautythings540]

Ich liebe Mackelmore

[@dylnbeats]

Same

[@bruinebig5261]

Same

[@JordanHookJ]

Same

[@geroldandan6805]

same xD

[@mcmexmaster3205]

Ich auch :)

[@kyleolsen5244]

Man I love Macklemore's music so much and it makes it even better that we are both from Seattle. Skyline in my heart, 206 for life!!!

[@dlnrlrosemary7777]

Kyle Olsen Me too, part of the year.☝️ Hi from 360&206! 💙💚🎶

[@alexmichaelfriedman]

Why is this song not more popular?? Like i have heard "otherside" and "same love" and stuff but didnt even know of this song... and its amazing!

[@Elias91ful]

The old Macklemore....

[@handsomerube]

this song and Blue Scholars "The Inkwell" are absolutely the best songs about Seattle...

[@kalim93]

And Home by Jake One

[@handsomerube]

kalim93 awesome! love it...thanks for sharing.

[@NeopToIemy]

kalim93 Home nails it.

[@edwinodhis18]

maaan, the most lyrical artist that i ever listened to. Raping issues, not guns, alcohol, sex and women

[@ajscarin]

Seattle is my baby, proud to be apart of the city.

[@DMBLiam]

The music scene here in Seattle h as always been tasty. But Macklemore truly embodies the spirit and soul of what we hold dear. I am truly grateful for his voice. The words move me.

[@camham650]

Can't wait for the day that I call Seattle home. All my favorites are from there: Seahawks, Sounders, and my favorite band The Head and the Heart.

[@MrAflac9916]

I love the head and the heart so much. Where do you live now. I'm in PA/Ohio but definitely wanna be in Seattle after school

[@brysonkarber9958]

Go hawks bro💙💚

[@BP-ne1bl]

Go Sounders

[@chetanpawar0989]

been to Seattle for 3 months... amazing summer... Macklemore performance at Century link field... Awesome...!!!

[@shyguyx1219]

I haven’t listen to Macklemore in years but this song randomly came up in my head and I was looking for it not remembering the name. I wanted to see why I liked it back then and why I was a Macklemore fan. Upon finding it I was reminded why. The beat is amazing and love what Macklemore is talking about in the song. I remember listening to this song when I was on the bus in my first year of community college. I miss those days they seem like a lifetime ago. I’m 25 now and sometimes reminisce when I used to skate after class without a care in the world even tho I had homework to do haha. I’m rambling now but thanks Macklemore for this song. It brings back memories. I might buy a penny board so I can do that again. I mean, I’m still young haha. I still have time to make new memories despite the pandemic 😁 Again, thank you Mack 🙏🏼

[@robmarsh9442]

His views... His opinions... His inner thoughts His honesty His macklosyphy

[@kingleonidas6558]

This song makes me feel proud to be born on the West Coast...... Thank you for this masterpiece.

[@nikkimcelroy3776]

Fellow Pnw Washingtonian here, this man is a genius who is so underrated i love his style even the thrift shop style. 🤗💕

[@iODRI21]

I think this should be republished because it deserves more attention, i like this song more than can't hold us

[@johnboy312prosupercellplay7]

How can we get Macklemore to republish this?

[@marvelfrank5444]

Who’s hearing this in 2020?💯

[@amo2036]

Meee

[@zacharygarrison2566]

me

[@BSelf1derTrip]

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[@lil_wayden7877]

Me

[@micahr9255]

I never thought I could like rap. But Macklemore has opened my eyes. I also love his "Same Love" and "Irish Celebration."

[@meganchelminiak6490]

When your hometown is Seattle

[@smeech5177]

From Auburn. Raised here in WA since 5. I’ve moved out and at 26, with all the ups and downs. I’ve been through, shit, we all have and it may seem corny. But I visit family and I love this city no matter what.

[@sissyfletcher]

Portland old true here, but Macklemore is the feeling in our towns and hearts souls big time and forever and forever.

[@onengnina9367]

OMG i respect him His style, his song Thank you Macklemore I am Happy

[@stanleylafleur6107]

This guy is genius, I don't know why but with people like John Lennon you can never understand why, it just is. Pure genius. You can't put Seattle in a box and sell it, but the city has decades of history of musical genius, Hendrix, Cobain, Wilson sisters (Heart),+ Macklemore ! This is so fresh and undeniable it makes you jealous, heartbroken, and hungry. Is that o.k. or is someone going to dis me?

[@angelgyadi8905]

I know it 5 years but Your comment means alot .. I can relate...you Hope you r alive .. With that great personality ...n positivity Peace

[@jweze08]

Thank you god for this good song, and thank you for macklemore's music in general.

[@badgerhankins204]

Seattle from the heart baby

[@cas802]

Love my city so damn much

[@sk8girldecks11]

The best beat I think I've heard in my life.

[@nicknunamaker745]

PNW life forever. I love having such an amazing artist SO passionate about life here. Give me chills. Thank you Macklemore

[@michaelfokias]

"Now looking over the city's the only thing that keeps me calm Scattered thoughts jotted down by this pen in my palm It's like my city stands still, the world looks on If I could only capture it's beauty and put it in a song" word wizard right here ♥

[@clintonpendleton4452]

Michael Fokias I walked down Boylston street 2 days after the marathon bombing, my city that was usually full of life and energy was almost at a standstill and that line played through my head phones and a single tear rolled down my cheek.

[@moominkid]

WWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SEATTLE SEATTLE SEATTLE. Home Sweet Home ^^

[@rayanlikes7004]

Who's listening to this song in 2024?❤

[@janalavielle]

Played it for my 13 year old daughter who’s been loving driving through downtown and taking videos. She’s already got pride in where she’s from.

[@WrongWayJ]

You know it!!!!

[@tommywang8752]

😊

[@donaldhenderson546]

Me

[@206rsea7]

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[@mirandamead1962]

From Washington. Living in cali. Thank God for this song shedding light on Seattle ❤ spread love EVERYWHERE.

[@JerlenVega]

Grew Up in Seattle...Best fucking town EVER.

[@jayyyhendrix3837]

San Fran All day

[@Scheinwerfer120]

Grew up in Krefeld, Germany. Worst city EVER

[@j.steffens6831]

Scheinwerfer120 Hahaha

[@davidlink680]

Eugene Oregon 4 life

[@abcxyzsven]

Scheinwerfer120 Grew up in Bochum , Germany. Boring....

[@kingdong6696]

Aye 2019 still bumpin. Seattle my city baby!!!

[@Droits21]

This came out in 2009?! Jesus Christ where have I been, wish I saw this sooner

[@undeadkiller2962]

keep on with th music bro I'm so grateful full for my life ur songs taught me that man thk bro

[@CYLxDD]

"The skyline is etched in my veins You can never put that out, no matter how hard it rains" Not from seattle, nor USA.. but this sentence gave me chills for the first time when i was 16 years old. Twelve years forward, at 28 years old - gonna make it as a tattoo on the back to always remember - that no matter what - My skyline is etched in my veins.

[@rememberneal9754]

Wow i heard thrift shop a year ago and thought he was lame but seeing where he come from makes me respect his grind.

[@sehrinteressant]

proud 2 say that i know macklemore since this :)

[@jenniferisrael796]

When I first heard their music, I was in the 208 I made everyone listen to them..... So many people loved their music it was a hit in my town..... Thank you for being you!!!!!

[@juliansaybe2888]

When I say 2-o u say nah u know the rest...dis our scene

[@CarlosAlabern1998]

i love his music just gets into you, he speaks about whats true not about shit like some other rappers

[@mahdimohamed9059]

everyone raps about what they go through, and it only has meaning to those who lived it. I live in seattle and I understand the song and what he's talking about. I dont understand chief keef but im sure tons of people in south Chicago and other hoods understand his demeanor. dont discredit other rappers because macklemore speaks to you on a deeper level than other rappers do.

[@krisfleming4510]

Verse 1] Now when I say 2-0, you say Nah, you know the rest This is our scene Our music, our movement, the history lives through us I write to the beat and let life play the guitar strings Despite the drama, there's respect and camaraderie Every time one of my friends is mentioned in My Philosophy It's a rite of passage, I'm not trying to be corny I got love for Sportn' Life, Alpha P, Massline, and Onry Every time somebody steps out on the road They bring a little Northwest soul with them, amen Alright then, just so you know I try to carry that every time that I rock a show So, turn my sound up Ricochet off our mountain It's Good Medicine that Chief Sealth would've been proud of Sends our city, town pride, heart, blood, sweat, tears, I-5 North, South side, vibe, live, ride down these city blocks And never will be stopped They tryin' to shut down the clubs that my city rocks Now Mr. Mayor why would you enforce an ordinance? Music it saves lives, these kids out here are supporting it And through the art form we've learned the importance of community Truth to the youth so they know what's up Yup, and as a public school student I learned from my teachers, but became through my music Take that away, that's a vital 14 Fathoms Deep, Do the Math, Tribal My greatest teachers: B-Self and Vita Wordsayer was my mayor and things have changed But I carry the torch and what I do with that flame Is lit every time that I step on the stage The skyline is etched in my veins You can never put that out, no matter how hard it rains Hook] Northwest, making you feel the vibe Check how Seattle do, coming to my side I mean I like how y'all do Thank you, but we onto new Put it down for the town with music Making you feel the vibe Check how Seattle do, coming to my side When my peeps know my crew bring the flame Put it down for the town Wearing that Seattle blue [Verse 2] That's right, when you put on a show And watch the people seat in between the creases and the doors Hitting up Meli or sneaking in 'cause they're broke Not leaving in between sets because of needing to smoke The reason being whatever The scene from Beacon to Everett Is in need of less ego when we kick it, alright? I get on stage, style, share my whole life Try to reach 'em at the bar where they're drinking Miller Lite But the kids in the front, they bring out the passion, dude Make noise throughout the show and not only when we ask 'em to I watch the older cats jaded in the back Hands clasped, forgot when they weren't too cool to be a fan, damn Hatin' at the concert You don't remember RKCNDY, watching Heiro, or vibing out to Alkaholiks I know it's not the same, it never will be But my, my, my, my city's filthy And we've been truly dope Since Supreme was up on Broadway in the dookie rope Mean muggin' in Sir Mixalot's video Back when Scene was rockin' house parties on the floor JMG's, Sit N' Spin, and The Paradox Back when Marc introduced Geo to Sabz So much has changed here, so much has not I was just a kid hopin' I could earn my spot Try to get some props Meet a promoter who'll give me a shot To let me get up on stage and get the crowd to rock Read a page out my notebook What I thought would be respected, they would connect with it Now looking over the city's the only thing that keeps me calm Scattered thoughts jotted down by this pen in my palm It's like my city stands still, the world looks on If I could only capture its beauty and put it in a song

[@alinafemphwina]

Thank you 😊

[@devpittman2994]

This is growing up in Seattle hip-hop, so many of the people in this video, where my teachers they taught the youth which I was. Respect, I wish so bad to go back to those days…😢

[@WhosDeity]

Stop calling him a rapper. He's a philosopher. He's said that in plenty of interviews

[@Fiskarfred]

"These interviews are obnoxious Saying that it's poetry is so well spoken, stop it" - Macklemore, A Wake

[@logusdumbeldor7109]

I still call him rapper thats what he is doing dont care what haters say dont even care what he said he is a great rapper and philosopher calling him any different would be an insult to rap and his music

[@smackkisslol]

Every song have a moral value. Except these which speak about sex, drugs and sex.

[@adamnicholas1857]

***** what the hell are you talking about, they are two seperate things. they aren't antithetical.

[@WhosDeity]

I was completely trolling in my main comment. To see how many people would actually listen to me lol

[@tyequadrozzi2940]

Realest dude in the game period

[@KayGirl216]

Never forget Mack. #thetown #206

[@architekturtuberlin7924]

the nostalgia hits u in the head like a bullet of a heckler and koch when u hear this song

[@Hannahcortez327]

This is what rap should actually be about. Life experience and spirtual. Not about sex or smoking weed

[@LowTempDabr]

shut the fuck up pussy. Rappers rap about their lives, and some of their lifestyles literally involve sex and smoking weed, and the violence they grew up in. You're fucking ignorant

[@V222..]

@@LowTempDabr u are 12 watch your mouth young boy

[@LowTempDabr]

@@V222.. lol im literally 4 years older than you bitch boi

[@butteredbehind7720]

@@LowTempDabr You sure as hell doesn't seem like it. No need to be so aggressive unprovoked.. Hope you figure your life out soon, man.

[@LowTempDabr]

@@butteredbehind7720 I sure as hell doesn't seem like what?

[@coreycupcakes]

You're right, I think it's disrespectful to claim he's something he's not when he sees himself as a philosopher, rap is just the platform for his philosophy.

[@shaunyoung3602]

Fuck you

[@justjordiano]

Making the 206 proud

[@roycuevas6282]

I love the 206! Seattle is indeed the Best city in America

[@justjordiano]

Roy Cuevas amen!

[@roycrowder5080]

The best city in America. I shed tears every time i think of Seattle. From a californian Mad in love with the Pacific Northwest and Seattle

[@michaelthrushman5583]

Let me just say this, and im knowing of the fact that macklemore wont see this himself...but he helped me realize the missing link in my life. I never cry. I never cry because i have no passion, nothing to pursue actively. You made me realize that i need that in my life. That passion. That thing to live for, and pursue. What does motivational music do if you have nothing to put that motivation to? You make motivational, and inspirational music. Your honest. You fall sometimes. Everyone does. The fact of the matter is that you always get back up. You never stay down. For that Macklemore, i thank you. For helping me not be ignorant to the worlds problems, and my own :)

[@trollexecution5540]

Seattle is honestly one of the best cities out there

[@beksinski]

Seattle is fantastic.

[@erinloudenback]

I’m from Seattle too and I can honestly say it’s so gorgeous there. It’s probably my favorite place in the world! I’m proud to be from Seattle.